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How to Activate Alexa Follow-up Mode
How to activate Alexa Follow-up Mode
By Karen Marcus Karen Marcus Writer University of Colorado at Denver Colorado State University Karen Marcus is a former Lifewire writer who has also written for companies like HP, Intel, IBM, Samsung, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 9, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart Home Amazon Smart Home: Alexa & Amazon Echo Your Best Year Ever: College Tech Tips Appliances & Lighting Google What to Know
Open the Amazon Alexa app on your Android phone. Tap the hamburger icon.Select Alexa Devices and choose the device for Follow-up Mode.Tap Follow-up Mode. Move the Follow-up Mode slider into the On position. This article explains how to activate the Alexa Follow-up Mode using the Amazon Alexa app on both Android and iOS phones, including the changes between the two operating systems. How to Activate Alexa Follow-up Mode
If you have any devices that use the Alexa virtual assistant, you know how helpful it can be for telling you about the weather, playing your favorite podcast, or controlling lights and appliances in your home. But, what if you want to do several things in quick succession? You have to state the wake word—“Alexa,” "Amazon," "Computer," "Echo," or "Ziggy"—each time, which can get a little cumbersome. That’s why there’s Follow-up Mode. When you activate Follow-up Mode, you allow Alexa to “hear” one command, follow it, then wait five seconds to “listen” for another command. While it's listening, the blue light indicator on your device remains lit. Follow these instructions to activate Follow-up Mode: Open the Amazon Alexa app on your phone. In the upper-left corner, tap the hamburger icon. From the menu, select Alexa Devices. (On the iOS app, choose Settings.) Select the device on which you want to enable Follow-up Mode. Scroll down and tap Follow-up Mode. Tap the Follow-up Mode slider into the on position. (On the iOS app, the slider is in the previous menu.) That’s it! Now you can issue multiple commands to Alexa, only using the wake word once. Getty Images / Smith Collection/ Gado / Contributor What Follow-Up Mode Does For You
For example, say it’s bedtime, and you want Alexa to help you with several evening tasks: learning about tomorrow’s weather, setting an alarm, and playing soothing music. Without Follow-up Mode activated, the interaction goes like this: You: Alexa, what’s tomorrow’s weather report? Alexa: Tomorrow there will be lots of clouds with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 55 degrees. You: Alexa, set an alarm for 6:00 AM Alexa: Alarm set for 6:00 AM tomorrow. You: Alexa, play ambient music. Alexa: Here’s a station for ambient music. “Ambient” on Amazon Music. With Follow-up Mode activated, you can leave out the “Alexa” before the second and third commands. You can stop Follow-up Mode any time Alexa is "listening" by saying words like, “Thanks,” or “Stop.” Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa How to Set up the Amazon Echo Show Can Alexa Record Conversations in a Room? How to Play SiriusXM On Alexa How to Play Podcasts on Alexa How to Connect Alexa to Your Computer How to Fix It When Your Alexa Alarm Isn’t Going Off How to Make Alexa the Center of Your Smart Home How to Fix It When Alexa says the Echo is Offline How to Install Smart Light Bulbs How to Use Alexa and Cortana Together Can Google Home and Alexa Work Together? What Is Alexa? How to Stop Alexa From Listening How to Enable and Use Amazon Alexa App Alarms Alexa's Adaptive Volume: What It Is and How to Use It Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies